BMW XM vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Should you buy BMW XM or Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW XM price starts at Rs 2.55 Cr ex-showroom for xDrive (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price starts Rs 2.20 Cr ex-showroom for S 450e (Petrol). XM has 4395 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while S-Class has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XM has a mileage of 61.9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the S-Class has a mileage of 32.3 kmpl (Petrol top model).

XM Vs S-Class

Key Highlights	BMW XM	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
On Road Price	Rs.2,92,70,679^*	Rs.2,73,69,808^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	4395	2999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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xDrive
2.55 Cr^*
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S 450e AMG Line
2.38 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	xDrive	S 450e AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,92,70,679^*	Rs.2,73,69,808^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.5,58,302/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.5,20,954/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.10,10,829	Rs.9,47,008
User Rating	4.5 Based on 114 Reviews	5 Based on 2 Reviews

Basic Information

Variant

xDrive

S 450e AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,92,70,679^*

Rs.2,73,69,808^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.5,58,302/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.5,20,954/month

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Insurance

Rs.10,10,829

Rs.9,47,008

User Rating

4.5

Based on 114 Reviews

Based on 2 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8	3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol
Displacement (cc)	4395	2999
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm	429.12bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	800Nm@1600-5000rpm	680Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed
Hybrid Type	-	Plug-in Hybrid
Drive Type	4WD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8

3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol

Displacement (cc)

4395

2999

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm

429.12bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

800Nm@1600-5000rpm

680Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

9-Speed

Hybrid Type

Plug-in Hybrid

Drive Type

4WD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage WLTP (kmpl)	61.9	32.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	67
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	270	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.3 s	5.7
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5155	5304
Width (mm)	2000	1321
Height (mm)	1745	1503
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	2785	2465
Grossweight (kg)	-	3070
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	140	-
Seating Capacity	5
Boot Space (Litres)	390	345

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Massage Seats	Front	Rear
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	3	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front & Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Additional Features	M-specific Servotronic Steering with Variable Ratio, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting, Door sill with illuminated M logo lettering on the front and back, M Seat Belts, M Selector Lever, Floor mats in velour, Frameless interior mirror, Multifunction M leather steering wheel with drive logic buttons, Sculptural headlining in 3D Alcantara prism structure with ambient lighting, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Leather, BMW Iconic Sounds Electric, Center armrest in the rear (foldable, with 2 cup holders, for 2nd row of seats), BMW ID, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller), Augmented View in touch display, Three-point seat belts at all seats, M interior trim finishers ‘Carbon Fibre’, Seats in BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents \| Deep Lagoon, including (Comfort Cushions for outers rear seats backrest in Alcantara \| Deep Lagoon, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Walknappa Vintage Coffee leather), Seats in BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ with exclusive contents \| Silverstone, including (Comfort Cushions for outers rear seats backrest in Alcantara \| Silverstone, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Walknappa Vintage Coffee leather), Seats in BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ \| Sakhir Orange, including (Comfort Cushions for outers rear seats backrest in Alcantara \| Black, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Walknappa Black leather), Seats in BMW Individual leather ‘Merino’ \| Black, including (BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Walknappa Black leather) more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Mineral White MetallicM-Toronto-Red-MetallicCape York Green MetallicM-Marina-Bay-Blue-MetallicIndividual Dravit Grey MetallicM Carbon Black MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+2 MoreXM Colours	MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Allanite Green MetallicMANUFAKTUR Exclusive Chromite Black MetallicVelvet BrownMANUFAKTUR Exclusive Carneol Red MetallicVerde SilverManufaktur Opalite White BrightMANUFAKTUR Exclusive Silver MetallicObsidian BlackEmerald Green+4 MoreS-Class Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without BMW logo, 2 lasered BMW logos in upper left and right of rear window), M light-alloy wheels double spoke style 922 M Bicolour with mixed tyres more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Boot Opening	-	Hands-Free
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	15
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	14.4
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	20	31
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, BMW Head-Up Display with M specific view, Travel and Comfort System (2x USB Type C charging with 3 A in backrests of 1st row of seats, 2x preparations for multifunction bracket in backrests of 1st seat row), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system (Surround audio system with studio-quality acoustic technologies, 3D audio via headliner loudspeaker, 20 loudspeakers, 1475 W power, - Illuminated elements ) more	Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	13.1 inch
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

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